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Heading off to plunder the demersal stocks this weekend ! Trying out NEW Shimano Backbone Rod & Reel combo. Bring it ON !!!!!!!!
 

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Been catching threadfin salmon up nr price,s point north of broome and some nice mangrove jacks in "barred creek" nr broome ........muddies :) ......... like a smorgasbored........

back in gero its back to the mulloway and sharks off the beach at night i spose
 
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Thats a great looking boat.. what is it ? Inboard diesel ?
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1985 Trailcraft plate ali 6.8m. Has Mercruiser 4 cylinder petrol 185hp inboard with Alpha 1 sterndrive. Top speed 30knotish and great fishing boat.
 

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Pleased to know the Shimano rod and reel combo is still virginal. Boat ended up with some issues. Small leek which filled the bilge with salt water. Pump worked overtime and no excuses as to the ZERO fish result ! HARUMPH ! :(
 
Don't know about you guys but any Queenslander will know what these sweeties taste like. Now if no one minds I'll wash the entrée down with another Queensland icon, the humble XXXX beer. Love ya's all. :D
 

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Heading out to the briny tomorrow as the weather is doing it's thing in spades. Still hoping to break the virginity of the Shimano rod and reel. New 1100 gallon per hour bilge pump fitted. Way point 53 which is 26 miles offshore needs some raping of the fish stocks.
 

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gav said:
Nice! How much did it weigh?
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Scales on board bottomed out at 15kg so guessing around 18kg - 20kgish?
Was not a very long fish but had a big head and very FAT ! Came up from 51metres and fed the family and the neighbours for about a week !
 
trainspotter said:
Scales on board bottomed out at 15kg so guessing around 18kg - 20kgish?
Was not a very long fish but had a big head and very FAT ! Came up from 51metres and fed the family and the neighbours for about a week !
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Damn, no wonder you look like you couldn't wipe the smile off your face! (and look like you're struggling to lift it!)

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trainspotter said:
Heading out to the briny tomorrow as the weather is doing it's thing in spades. Still hoping to break the virginity of the Shimano rod and reel. New 1100 gallon per hour bilge pump fitted. Way point 53 which is 26 miles offshore needs some raping of the fish stocks.
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:D You need a hand with the esky?
 
trainspotter said:
Heading out to the briny tomorrow as the weather is doing it's thing in spades. Still hoping to break the virginity of the Shimano rod and reel. New 1100 gallon per hour bilge pump fitted. Way point 53 which is 26 miles offshore needs some raping of the fish stocks.
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Are you fishing "Browns Mountain" by any chance?
 
Well the good news is the Shimano is no longer virginal. The bad news is the boat broke a steering cable and I had to disconnect the tiller to the steering and use the GOLDEN GAF to steer home form the transom. The other good news is we got FISH. The bad news is I did not take any pictures as evidence because I was too worried about getting home safely from 33kms offshore. Boat is in the doctors getting new cables fitted so I can attack way point 53 yet again. HARUMPH ! Very expensive fishing weekend !
 

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anyone been out lately.. has been windy as hell in Sydney so havent moved the boat off the drive.. looking forward to getting out this week and trying some chunking for tuna.. i am yet to do this but look forward to spending $100 on pillchards for bait and burley !! any tips from the pros ?
 
do any ASF'ers have any ideas as to where to go off the jetties/beaches/easily accesible areas of Sydney for the part time/recreational angler?
 
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do any ASF'ers have any ideas as to where to go off the jetties/beaches/easily accesible areas of Sydney for the part time/recreational angler?
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Off the bat I would suggest

Flint & Steel in Pittwater about 20 minute walk from road through a pretty good track not to strenuous.. beautiful beach and rocks to fish off, very protected so not dangerous but good chance of catching a decent fish like a kingy, if nothings happening you can have a swim and if people arent really into fishing they can have a wonder, bbq and swim.. watch out for the two big goannas that will try to steel your lunch if you leave it alone though..

Sydney Harbour - Walsh Bay wharves under the harbour bridge produce but can get very busy.. Vaucluse is good just round the corner from the nude beach on the corner ..

If you are serious for a days fishing but dont have a boat book in with craig mcgill from fishabout tours and you will be guaranteed to catch good fish within the harbour.. check out the kings he puts people onto in youtube..
 
Just bought a paid of outriggers for my boat so will hopefully get out this week.. with the warmer water coming in there should be some good fish around.. hopefully we get a few days with no wind.. as every day at the moment seems to spike in the afternoon..
 
With all this rain, since Thursday evening, there must be a lot of fresh water pushing saltwater species back into the harbour from higher up in the estuaries.
Mind you it isn't very exciting sitting out on the harbour in a boat with all the rain anyway.
 
Fellas, if I intruded on this thread and asked you how you'd feel if you were dragged out of your habitat by a bloody great hook in your mouth, I suppose I'd just make myself thoroughly unpopular, and would have no chance of causing a rethink about the sport of fishing?
 
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Fellas, if I intruded on this thread and asked you how you'd feel if you were dragged out of your habitat by a bloody great hook in your mouth, I suppose I'd just make myself thoroughly unpopular, and would have no chance of causing a rethink about the sport of fishing?
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I would also assume horses dont like being ridden, other animals dont like being hunted, some dogs/cats dont like being groomed for shows etc etc
 
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